Everyone has a right to be safe when working or volunteering in sport. WHS laws require sport clubs to comply with the WHS Act and WHS Codes and Regulations.This information is provided to assist clubs incorporate risk management into their club operations and understand and comply with WHS laws.

Where to Start?

Most clubs and associations already have safety policies and practices in place. The Australian Sports Commission “Sporting Clubs guide to a Safe Workplace” is designed to further assist sporting clubs understand and action WHS and Risk Management within their organisation.

Risk Management forms an integral part of WHS and providing a safe work and sport environment for volunteers, officials, players, workers and spectators. The NSW Office of Sport has developed a new resource to assist sport clubs with risk management, as well as a s step-by-step approach to working through issues and appropriate responses to risks.